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Alabama Law Blog of William…

Alabama Law Blog of William Pfeifer

Covers Alabama law.

http://williampfeifer.com/blog
  • May 24

    Appellate Lawyer Website Plagiary – Hire the Original Rather than the Imitation

    Appellate Lawyer Website Plagiary – Hire the Original Rather than the Imitation
    Appellate lawyer website plagiary – sometimes it is done by lawyers and sometimes it is done by website designers working for lawyers. Either way, those who do it demonstrate both a lack of originality as well as a lack of ethics. It…
  • Mar 27

    Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

    Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case
    A somewhat common issue in Alabama appeals of criminal cases is whether the trial judge should have granted or denied a mistrial. When a criminal defendant moves for a mistrial, he or she is asking the judge to declare the trial so flawed…
  • Mar 27

    Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

    Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format
    Although we have a focus on appellate law, we still get frequent client inquiries about preparing various Alabama legal forms. While this was a part of our law practice in the past and we do have a large library of legal forms available,…
Rank this Week: 4245

Albuquerque Criminal & DWI…

Albuquerque Criminal & DWI Information

By the Law Office of Anthony Spratley.

http://www.aspratley.com/q-a/
Rank this Week: 2646

Arizona Criminal Law & Sex Crimes…

Arizona Criminal Law & Sex Crimes Post

Covers crimes and criminal defense. By Vladimir Gagic.

http://www.azcriminallawsexcrimes.com/
  • May 24

    Should Jodi Arias Accept a life sentence? No...

    Should Jodi Arias Accept a life sentence? No...
    One of the peculiarities of the death penalty process in Arizona is that the same jury that decides guilt or innocence also decides whether someone convicted of first degree murder is sentenced to life or to death. In the Jodi Arias trial, as…
  • May 17

    Multi-millionaire Fred Knadler's Attorney is... a Public Defender?

    Multi-millionaire Fred Knadler's Attorney is... a Public Defender?
    Fred Knadler is in jail for what police claim is soliciting hitmen to kill his wife and an employee. He is the multimillionare founder of Arizona Shower Door Company. So if he has so much money, why has the Court appointed him a public…
  • May 14

    World example encouraging NHTSA to consider lowering DUI from .08 to .05 BAC to save lives. So why wouldn't that same logic apply to guns?

    World example encouraging NHTSA to consider lowering DUI from .08 to .05 BAC to save lives. So why wouldn't that same logic apply to guns?
    The National Highway Transportation Administration may recommend that states lower the legal limit for a DUI charge from the current level of .08 to almost half of that to .05. A few years ago, the legal limit for a DUI used to be .10 and…
Rank this Week: 1681

South Carolina DUI Lawyers

South Carolina DUI Lawyers

Covers DUI and DWI in South Carolina. By Strom Law Firm L.L.C.

http://stromlawdui.com/blog/
  • May 24

    South Carolina Cautious About Boating Safety and DUI This Weekend

    South Carolina Cautious About Boating Safety and DUI This Weekend
    This Memorial Day Weekend, Boating Safety and DUI Top Priorities for SC Law Enforcement Although a boating license requires less training than a driver’s license, boaters are still subject to implied consent DUI laws in South Carolina.…
  • May 15

    Federal Agency Recommends Lowering Drunk Driving Blood Alcohol Content

    Federal Agency Recommends Lowering Drunk Driving Blood Alcohol Content
    NTSB Suggests Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Limits to Prevent Drunk Driving Deaths The National Transportation Safety Board recommended on Tuesday, May 14th, that states across the US lower their legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to…
  • May 13

    Catholic Bishop Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charge

    Catholic Bishop Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charge
    Bishop Arrested for DUI in Rhode Island, Pleads Not Guilty to Charges On Saturday night, May 4th, Roman Catholic Bishop Robert McManus, of the Diocese of Worcester, was arrested for suspicion of DUI after leaving the scene of an…
Rank this Week: 4736

Gigstad Law Office LLC Blog

Gigstad Law Office LLC Blog

Covers criminal defense topics, including DUI, checkpoints, and traffic tickets.

http://www.gigstadlaw.com/Criminal-Defense-Blog.aspx
  • May 24

    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/24/13 - 5/27/13

    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/24/13 - 5/27/13
    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/24/13 - 5/27/13 Here's what we know so far: 1. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department has announced they will conduct a DUI / Drunk Driving Checkpoint sometime this sometime Friday through…
  • May 17

    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/17/13 - 5/19/13

    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/17/13 - 5/19/13
    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/17/13 - 5/19/13 This weekend's going to be a hot one, and that means the police will be out in force. Here's what we know so far: 1. Mission Police Dept. has announced that they will be conducting a…
  • May 13

    Results of Overland Park's DUI Checkpoint on May 10th, 2013.

    Results of Overland Park's DUI Checkpoint on May 10th, 2013.
    Results of Overland Park's DUI Checkpoint on May 10th, 2013. The Overland Park Police Department had a DUI Checkpoint on Friday May 10th, 2013. Here are the results: 433 - Vehicles entered the Check Lane 29 - Drivers tested for DUI …
Rank this Week: 2892

Denver Criminal Defense Law Blog

Denver Criminal Defense Law Blog

Covers Denver and national criminal law issues. By the Law Offices of Steven J. Pisani.

http://www.denvercriminaldefenselawblog.com/
  • May 24

    Report finds convicted criminals often use drugs, but not treated

    Report finds convicted criminals often use drugs, but not treated
    A recent study found that people who are convicted of crimes are more likely to use at least one illegal drug. It is possible that these illegal drugs were the basis for their arrest and conviction. The study was conducted...
  • May 21

    Criminal background doesn't mean people will re-offend in college

    Criminal background doesn't mean people will re-offend in college
    A new study conducted by the Colorado School of Public Health found that criminal background checks and questionaires are not capable of figuring out who will commit crimes on college campuses. This study comes after colleges have increased…
  • May 17

    36 people indicted on for drug related crimes in Colorado

    36 people indicted on for drug related crimes in Colorado
    Late last month, 36 people were indicted for drug related crimes in Colorado. The Mesa County authorities say that this was the most sophisticated drug ring the area has ever seen. These accusations are especially serious. Of the 36 people...
Rank this Week: 1874

Virginia Criminal Lawyer

Virginia Criminal Lawyer

Covers Virginia criminal law news. By Price Benowitz, LLP.

http://www.virginia-criminallawyer.com/
  • May 24

    Local Leesburg Woman Charged With First Degree Murder

    Local Leesburg Woman Charged With First Degree Murder
    A local Leesburg woman of the Chickasaw Place neighborhood was recently charged with first-degree murder for killing her husband. Dae Hwang, fifty-seven years old fatally stabbed her husband, Kyung Hwang, sixty-three years old. She claims…
  • May 16

    Thomas Soldan on Reckless Driving

    Thomas Soldan on Reckless Driving
    Attorney Thomas Soldan details the violations that constitute reckless driving in Virginia. He explains that Virginia has some of the most stringent reckless driving laws in the Nation. If a reckless driving charge is issued in the…
  • May 6

    Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis Continue

    Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis Continue
    The following blog post was written by qui tam attorney Tony Munter Bank of America apparently lost his 27 thousand dollar cashier's check and as a result Joji Thomas lost his house. That is just the beginning of what appears to be a really…
Rank this Week: 3554

Kathryn L. Harry & Associates,…

Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C. Blog

Covers criminal news in the Chicago land area.

http://www.illinoiscriminallawlawyer.com/
  • May 24

    HIGH COURT SAYS NO BLOOD TEST WITHOUT A WARRANT FOR DUI

    HIGH COURT SAYS NO BLOOD TEST WITHOUT A WARRANT FOR DUI
    On April 17, 2013, the United States Supreme Court held that any person who is suspected of driving under the influence cannot be automatically subjected to blood testing without a warrant and without consent. It has been routine practice in…
  • Mar 20

    Telemarketing Fraud – a White-Collar Crime

    Telemarketing Fraud – a White-Collar Crime
    Talking on the phone is such a natural process – some of our best conversations happen there. However, there are people out there who use the phone to scheme ways to get your hard earned money through telemarketing fraud – when…
  • Mar 18

    Illinois commission advises to treat all 17 year-olds as juvenile

    Illinois commission advises to treat all 17 year-olds as juvenile
    The Quad City Times recently published an article stating that a juvenile justice advisory group recommended Illinois should stop automatically treating 17 year-olds who are charged with felonies as adults. The 24-member advisory group issued…
Rank this Week: 3104

Strafakte.de

Strafakte.de

German blawg from Hamburg about criminal law and criminal procedure.

http://www.strafakte.de
  • May 24

    In eigener Sache: Archivierung in Nationalbibliothek

    In eigener Sache: Archivierung in Nationalbibliothek
    Die Deutsche Nationalbibliothek hat unserer Netzpublikation seit heute die ISSN 2196-5331 zugewiesen und damit die Grundlage für eine dauerhafte Archivierung unserer Artikel in der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek geschaffen. Es kann eine…
  • May 24

    Die Strafakte Bushido

    Die Strafakte Bushido
    In der Vergangenheit ist Bushido, mit bürgerlichem Namen Anis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi wegen kleinerer Delikte in Erscheinung getreten: Körperverletzung, Bedrohung, Beleidigung - eben das, was man von einem…
  • May 24

    Bundesgerichtshof findet deutliche Worte

    Bundesgerichtshof findet deutliche Worte
    Der Bundesgerichtshof ist nicht unbedingt für allzu unverblümte Kritik bekannt, sondern ist in seinen Formulierungen eher zurückhaltend und leidenschaftslos. Der 2. Strafsenat unter dem Vorsitzenden Jörg-Peter Becker…
Rank this Week: 2844

Changing the Court

Changing the Court

A chronicle of how a group of planners and practitioners are attempting to change the Bronx court system's approach to low-level criminal offending. From the Center for Court Innovation.

http://changingthecourt.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    NY Times Article about CCI and Drug Court

    NY Times Article about CCI and Drug Court
    The New York Times ran an article today about the impact that drug courts can have on individuals as well as the criminal justice system. It stems from a research study that was conducted in part by the Center for Court Innovation and found…
  • May 14

    BCS Community Service Team Participates in MTA Training

    BCS Community Service Team Participates in MTA Training
    On May 9, 2013, Bronx Community Solutions along with our sister partners the Brownsville Community Justice Center and the Red Hook Community Justice Center. participated in the second Track Safety training, provide by the Metro Transit…
  • May 7

    Orchard Beach Clean-Up

    Orchard Beach Clean-Up
    What do Bronx Community Solutions, Grow NYC, Marine Cadets ROTC, the Parks Department, the U.S. Coast Guard, and scuba divers have in common? The 4th Annual Orchard Beach Clean-Up & Clam Bake event.On Cinco de Mayo (May 5, 2013) Bronx…
Rank this Week: 3151

Koehler Law

Koehler Law

Uses topical issues to examine different crimes in Washington, D.C. Discusses individual crimes and defense strategies. Ruminates on the challenges of law practice and being a solo practitioner. By Jamison Koehler.

http://koehlerlaw.net
  • May 24

    Sexual Assault in Military: Gillibrand and Burke on Christiane Amanpour

    Sexual Assault in Military: Gillibrand and Burke on Christiane Amanpour
  • May 23

    Getting Better With Every Generation

    Getting Better With Every Generation
    Less is always more when it comes to a speech. And it is usually a good idea not to forget who your audience is. One of the best speeches I ever saw was a eulogy delivered by William Ruckelshaus. If you did not know who Ruckelshaus was before…
  • May 17

    The “Stationary Shelter” Doctrine in Maryland DUI Case

    The “Stationary Shelter” Doctrine in Maryland DUI Case
    Although I am not even sworn in yet, I think I am going to like Maryland practice. I noticed while studying for the bar that the discovery rules are far more encompassing – and rational — than in any other jurisdiction in which I…
Rank this Week: 5019

North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

Covers North Carolina criminal law and procedure. From the UNC School of Government.

http://sogweb.sog.unc.edu/blogs/ncclaw/
  • May 24

    News Roundup

    News Roundup
    The state Senate passed its budget this week. It’s different from the Governor’s budget and also from the House budget, so nothing is final and there’s plenty of negotiation left to be done. But the Senate budget has quite a…
  • May 23

    The Sniffer

    The Sniffer
    The National Transportation Safety Board’s recommendation that states lower their per se blood alcohol concentrations for impaired driving from 0.08 to 0.05 grabbed headlines last week. But the BAC reduction wasn’t NTSB’s…
  • May 22

    Are Mug Shots Public Records?

    Are Mug Shots Public Records?
    [Editor's Note: My colleague Frayda Bluestein is the author of this post, which she wrote for the School of Government's blog about local government law. Because she's not a regular contributor to this blog, she's not set up in the software…
Rank this Week: 3082

Phillips & Associates Blog

Phillips & Associates Blog

Covers Oklahoma criminal and personal injury law.

http://oklahoma-criminal-defense.com/blog/
  • May 24

    How NOT to Get Away With It: Woman Accused in ‘Twit and Run’

    How NOT to Get Away With It: Woman Accused in ‘Twit and Run’
    In this age of reality TV and social media, it seems that everyone wants his or her 15 minutes of fame, and no one seems to consider the consequences of airing their business for the world to see. Sexting, sex tapes, and criminal acts…
  • May 23

    Naked Man Charged with Outraging Public Decency

    Naked Man Charged with Outraging Public Decency
    Indecent exposure is considered a sex crime, and anyone convicted of the offense must register as an Oklahoma Sex Offender. While some people convicted of this offense try to explain it away as an inflated charge for public urination, the…
  • May 22

    Phillips & Associates Launches Free Law Advice Forum

    Phillips & Associates Launches Free Law Advice Forum
    When you just have a quick question about Oklahoma law or if you are just looking for information to point you in the right direction when considering legal action, you may not want to take the time to place a call. For most people, turning…
Rank this Week: 2829

Taking the Fifth

Taking the Fifth

Covers criminal law issues. By C. Zadik Shapiro.

http://takingthefifth-acriminallawblog.com
  • May 24

    SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF MICHIGAN DECISION

    SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF MICHIGAN DECISION
    Burt Lancaster was convicted of first degree murder in Michigan for killing his girl friend. He plead diminished capacity but was convicted any way. At the time of the offense there were a number of Michigan appellate decisions upholding a…
  • May 17

    FLORIDA MANDATES SEARCH WARRANT TO SEARCH CELL PHONE OF IN CUSTODY SUSPECTS

    FLORIDA MANDATES SEARCH WARRANT TO SEARCH CELL PHONE OF IN CUSTODY SUSPECTS
    The Florida Supreme Court held this month, that once a cell phone is seized from a suspect who is in custody, the police need a search warrant to view the contents on the phone. Tyrone Smallwood was a arrested for a robbery of a convenience…
  • May 11

    MIRANDA WARNINGS AND THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING

    MIRANDA WARNINGS AND THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING
    There are many interesting legal issues surrounding the Boston Marathon bombing. Today I would like to discuss the Miranda Warning issue. Peace officers investigating the Boston Marathon bombing did not read Dzhokhar Tsarnaev his Miranda…
Rank this Week: 4921

Michigan Criminal Attorney's Blog

Michigan Criminal Attorney's Blog

Covers Michigan criminal issues. By the Leydorf Law Firm, PLLC.

http://michigancriminalattorney.wordpress.com/
  • May 23

    Landmark Ruling for Michigan Medical Marijuana Patient

    Landmark Ruling for Michigan Medical Marijuana Patient
    This past Tuesday, in a landmark ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeals decision in the case of People v. Rodney Koon. The court’s decision resolves what had been a contentious legal issue regarding whether…
  • May 3

    Texting and Driving: Get the Message

    Texting and Driving: Get the Message
    It’s always tempting, isn’t it? You hear the alert of a new text coming in, and even though you are behind the wheel, you feel compelled to take a peek. The trouble is, a peek can turn into a long look or even a reply – and…
  • Apr 26

    Technology and Search Warrant

    Technology and Search Warrant
    In DUI situations, it is imperative for the State’s case that police obtain timely evidence of the driver’s blood alcohol content. However, before an officer can draw blood from a driver they are required to apply for and obtain a…
Rank this Week: 4197

Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog

Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI offenses in Tampa, Florida. By Law Offices of Whittel & Melton, LLC.

http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/
  • May 23

    Florida DUI Lawyer :: Barbara Walters' Daughter Arrested for DUI in Naple

    Florida DUI Lawyer :: Barbara Walters' Daughter Arrested for DUI in Naple
    Barbara Walters' daughter, 44, was arrested Sunday in Naples for a misdemeanor DUI offense involving drugs and/or alcohol. According to police, officers responded to a call about an SUV parked on I-75 in the center lane, almost causing…
  • May 16

    Florida DUI Attorney :: NTSB Proposes Tougher BAC Law

    Florida DUI Attorney :: NTSB Proposes Tougher BAC Law
    The top U.S. transportation safety agency proposed this week to lower the blood alcohol limit for drivers in all 50 states as a way to advance its campaign to cut down on DUI deaths through a severer definition of impairment. On Tuesday, the…
  • May 9

    Tampa DUI Attorney :: Yankees Top Minor-League Prospect Mason Williams Arrested For DUI In Tampa

    Tampa DUI Attorney :: Yankees Top Minor-League Prospect Mason Williams Arrested For DUI In Tampa
    New York Yankees prospect Mason Williams, who is currently playing Single-A ball for the Tampa Yankees, was arrested on April 25, 2013 and charged with driving under the influence in Tampa. The 21-year-old was stopped at 2:45 a.m. after…
Rank this Week: 4820

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney…

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney Ron Frey's Blog

Covers criminal defense and technology based offenses.

http://clevelandcriminalattorney.blogspot.com/
  • May 23

    Rocky River Criminal Lawyer - Rocky River, Ohio Municipal Court

    Rocky River Criminal Lawyer - Rocky River, Ohio Municipal Court
    ROCKY RIVER, OHIO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERBy +Ron FreyThe criminal defense attorneys at Friedman & Frey, L.L.C. represent individuals charged with criminal offenses throughout the State of Ohio. The law firm is based in Cleveland,…
  • May 22

    Cleveland Criminal Lawyer Ron Frey - What happens during a Cuyahoga County Pretrial?

    Cleveland Criminal Lawyer Ron Frey - What happens during a Cuyahoga County Pretrial?
    By: +Ron Frey Cleveland Criminal LawyerAs a criminal lawyer who practices in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas on a regular basis, I am often asked the following question by clients and prospective clients: "What happens at a…
  • May 22

    Castro Indictment & Arraignment - The Next Steps in the Ariel Castro Case - Cleveland, Ohio

    Castro Indictment & Arraignment - The Next Steps in the Ariel Castro Case - Cleveland, Ohio
    ARIEL CASTRO CASE - CLEVELAND, OHIO ~By: Ron FreyAccording to media reports, investigators are still conducting an examination of the evidence in the Ariel Castro case. Castro has already appeared in court for an initial appearance. That…
Rank this Week: 3819

Birmingham Criminal Defense Blog

Birmingham Criminal Defense Blog

Covers Alabama criminal law and procedure, including DUI,, theft crimes, and violent crimes. By Steven D. Ebersole.

http://www.birminghamcriminaldefenseblog.com/
  • May 23

    Alabama Murder Case Ends in Mistrial

    Alabama Murder Case Ends in Mistrial
    A dispute over the cause of death resulted in a Bessemer murder trial to result in a hung jury, with the defendant facing the possibility of a retrial or maybe a plea deal on a lesser charge. Our Birmingham criminal defense attorneys view…
  • May 19

    Birmingham Murder Charge Reduced to Manslaughter

    Birmingham Murder Charge Reduced to Manslaughter
    The two men embroiled in a fatal altercation had been friends. They played dice together. They had other mutual friends, who all gathered at a vacant home at the edge of town on Hemlock Avenue to throw back beers. Occasionally, there were…
  • May 17

    Birmingham Gambling Arrests at Storefront

    Birmingham Gambling Arrests at Storefront
    Investigators with a specialized law enforcement unit burst into a storefront on 9th Street North in Birmingham, where officials say the location was a front for illegal gaming. A total of 22 arrests were made, including two for operating an…
Rank this Week: 1726

Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney…

Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Find Arizona criminal laws and information for criminal defense defendants by Tempe AZ lawyer criminal defense attorney and Arizona drunk driving legal representation.

http://www.arizonacriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/
  • May 23

    Will Tough Arizona DUI Laws Get Even Tougher?

    Will Tough Arizona DUI Laws Get Even Tougher?
    How National Agency's Recommendations Will Impact Arizona Drivers Arizona has tough DUI laws. They may get tougher, but not by much. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an independent federal agency, recently recommended, among…
  • Mar 28

    Drowsy Driving v. DUI Charges: Facts, Prevention and Criminal Defense

    Drowsy Driving v. DUI Charges: Facts, Prevention and Criminal Defense
    Driving drowsy isn't a crime. But it can lead to other serious vehicular offenses including DUI or reckless endangerment. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Center for Disease Control (CDC)…
  • Mar 15

    Tempe Police Announce DUI Task Force for St. Patrick's Day Festivitie

    Tempe Police Announce DUI Task Force for St. Patrick's Day Festivitie
    Tempe Police warn drivers to plan ahead. Tempe Police Department announced this week that it will be working in cooperation with Scottsdale Police, Maricopa County Sheriff's Department, and the AZ Governor's Office of Highway Safety in a…
Rank this Week: 4261

Steigerwalt Law Firm Blog

Steigerwalt Law Firm Blog

Covers DUI.

http://www.sdcountydui.com/blog
  • May 23

    What Kind of Civil Penalties Can I Be Liable for Relating to a DUI?

    What Kind of Civil Penalties Can I Be Liable for Relating to a DUI?
    David Belniak of Pasco County, Florida, admitted to driving under the influence and causing the death of three people in 2007. He had already begun serving his 12-year sentence, followed by 10 years of probation. He will never be able to have…
  • May 20

    What Factors Can Increase the Penalties for DUI?

    What Factors Can Increase the Penalties for DUI?
    Drunk driving is not an offense that’s taken lightly in California’s criminal justice system. With a simple DUI, even first-time offenders can receive a four-month license suspension and a minimum $300 fine. And the penalties get…
  • May 16

    What Happens at a DMV Hearing for a DUI? How Do I Need To Prepare?

    What Happens at a DMV Hearing for a DUI? How Do I Need To Prepare?
    Your DUI arrest sets in motion a critical chain of events – and how you handle the first steps can make all the difference in the eventual outcome. When you’re charged with a DUI, your driver’s license will be confiscated…
Rank this Week: 3111

Columbus DUI Information

Columbus DUI Information

By Suhre & Associates, LLC.

http://columbus-ovi-lawyer.com/blog/
  • May 23

    Can My Probation Be Terminated Early For A Columbus, Ohio OVI?

    Can My Probation Be Terminated Early For A Columbus, Ohio OVI?
    The Court maintains jurisdiction over you with a period of probation. This means they can impose any jail time or fines that were initially suspended for a violation of the terms and conditions of your sentence or probation. Probation is the…
  • May 16

    Driving Privileges, Part IV.

    Driving Privileges, Part IV.
    The law in Ohio provides for limited driving privileges when you are under a suspension for a DUI. You are eligible for privileges after any hard suspension time. Once eligible, you can get privileges for the following reasons: Occupational,…
  • May 6

    Driving Privileges, Part III

    Driving Privileges, Part III
    The law in Ohio provides for limited driving privileges when you are under a suspension for a Columbus DUI. You are eligible for privileges after any hard suspension time. Once eligible, you can get privileges for the following reasons:…
Rank this Week: 2856

Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida violent crimes, drug offenses, DUIs, traffic offenses and federal crimes. By Blake & Dorsten, P.A.

http://www.tampabaycriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
  • May 23

    Florida girl charged in same-sex underage affair: Double standard or just following the law?

    Florida girl charged in same-sex underage affair: Double standard or just following the law?
    From a blurb on the CBS news website, 18-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt was arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with an underage high school classmate. The senior at Sebastian high school in Florida, started having a sexual…
  • May 17

    Four Questions to Ask When Looking for a Criminal Attorney

    Four Questions to Ask When Looking for a Criminal Attorney
    When it comes to searching for a criminal attorney, unfortunately, there aren't enough people out there that know what to look for. In situations where your money, reputation, and even freedom are at stake, hiring the wrong lawyer could be a…
  • May 6

    Five ways to choose the right Florida Car Accident Attorney

    Five ways to choose the right Florida Car Accident Attorney
    A car accident can be a traumatizing time for anyone, especially if it happened to be a particularly bad accident. Some people come out with very few injuries, while others end up suffering from a lot of damage. Regardless of what happens…
Rank this Week: 5277

Andrew D. Stine Blog

Andrew D. Stine Blog

Covers Florida criminal law and defenses.

http://www.andrewdstine.com/home/blog.aspx
  • May 23

    DUI Homicide and DUI Manslaughter Case in Palm Beach County

    DUI Homicide and DUI Manslaughter Case in Palm Beach County
    DUI Homicide and DUI Manslaughter does not mean decades in jail if the case is properly postured by an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. Criminal Defense Attorney, Andrew D. Stine, was able to secure a plea and acceptance of the plea…
  • May 22

    When A Traffic Violation Becomes A Felony

    When A Traffic Violation Becomes A Felony
    Traffic violations are generally divided into two categories: parking violations and moving violations. Moving violations are the more serious of the two, carry stiffer penalties, and occur while the vehicle is in motion. Among moving traffic…
  • May 20

    Florida Animal Law Keeping Exotic Animals As Pet

    Florida Animal Law Keeping Exotic Animals As Pet
    WEST PALM BEACH — A tearful Steven Sipek, better known as “Tarzan,” acknowledged Friday that it is unlikely he will ever again be allowed to live with his beloved big cats after admitting he violated state wildlife laws by…
Rank this Week: 1843

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Discusses topics related to DWI, criminal defense, traffic tickets, CDL defense, open records, Texas laws, and the War on Drugs. By Dallas, TX criminal defense attorney, Robert Guest.

http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
  • May 23

    Dallas County Bond Schedule

    Dallas County Bond Schedule
    Most criminal defendants never planned on getting arrested. But if you are a forward looking recreational drug user or retailer, It may help to know how much bail money you need to set aside when LEO shows up. I've attached a copy of the…
  • May 17

    Texas Parole Eligibility Chart

    Texas Parole Eligibility Chart
    So you're facing pen time in Texas and you want to know when you are eligible to get out. It's not as easy to calculate as you would think. Different offenses have different rules for parole eligibility, some allow for early release, some…
  • May 16

    Michael Morton Act Becomes Law- No More Closed Files in Texa

    Michael Morton Act Becomes Law- No More Closed Files in Texa
    I used to live in Ellis County and I had a few criminal cases there. Not as many as I had in Kaufman and Dallas, but enough that I quickly learned the Ellis County District Attorney's had little regard for justice or preventing wrongful…
Rank this Week: 2361

Lawyer & Strafverteidiger Blog

Lawyer & Strafverteidiger Blog

Presents news and decisions on German criminal law. By Dr. Bottner.

http://www.anwalt-strafverteidiger.de/
  • May 23

    Voraussetzungen der Selbstanzeige bei der Steuerhinterziehung

    Voraussetzungen der Selbstanzeige bei der Steuerhinterziehung
    Der Fall Uli Hoeneß warf nicht nur viele Fragen auf, sondern setzte auch gleich eine breite Diskussion über Sinn und Zweck der Selbstanzeige bei einer so genannten Steuerhinterziehung sowie die daran geknüpften Anforderungen…
  • May 21

    Hamburg setzt sich gegen Ärztekorruption ein

    Hamburg setzt sich gegen Ärztekorruption ein
    In den letzten Monaten wurde unter Juristen viel über die Bestechung von Ärzten diskutiert. Der Bundesgerichtshof (BGH, Beschluss vom 29. März 2012 – GSSt 2/11) urteilte, dass niedergelassene Ärzte weder…
  • May 19

    Einstellung nach Trunkenheitsfahrt

    Einstellung nach Trunkenheitsfahrt
    Der Sachverhalt begann mit einer Autofahrt eines 19-jährigen zu einer Geburtstagsfeier. Nachdem er mit dem Gastgeber die Möglichkeit der Übernachtung geklärt hatte, wandte sich der junge Mann dem Alkohol zu. Nach diesem…
Rank this Week: 3976

Baltimore Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Baltimore Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Maryland laws on drug arrests, DUI and gun crimes. By the Herbst Firm.

http://www.baltimorecriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Cops Bust Local Marijuana Smuggling Operation

    Cops Bust Local Marijuana Smuggling Operation
    Large scale drug smuggling operations are usually prosecuted in federal court, but when the feds decline to take over an investigation it gives the local police some time in the spotlight. The Harford County Sheriff has announced the details…
  • May 18

    Local Politicians Convicted of DUI

    Local Politicians Convicted of DUI
    It is no longer surprising to see an American politician wind up in the news with some sort of personal legal issue. It's is an unfortunate sign of the times, but our country's so called leaders seem to only make the news when they are in…
  • May 8

    DOJ Reaffirms Citizens's Right To Photograph And Record On Duty Police

    DOJ Reaffirms Citizens's Right To Photograph And Record On Duty Police
    About a year ago the Blog posted an article addressing the issue of whether it is legal to video record a police officer engaging in his or her duties. While there is clearly no state or federal law prohibiting this protected First Amendment…
Rank this Week: 1647

Salt Lake Criminal Defense

Salt Lake Criminal Defense

Covers Utah criminal law and Constitutional issues. By Clayton A. Simms, LLC.

http://www.saltlakecriminaldefense.com
  • May 22

    Cruising in Salt Lake City

    Cruising in Salt Lake City
    At some point, the Salt Lake City council decided to outlaw cruising within the City’s limits. They list several reasons for making cruising illegal, including problems such as letting emergency vehicles through, increased accidents and…
  • May 21

    Leaving an Accident Scene in Utah

    Leaving an Accident Scene in Utah
    If you are behind the wheel and an accident occurs, there are some steps you need to take in order to avoid certain criminal charges for leaving an accident scene. Accident Scene Involving Injury When you’re driving and are involved in…
  • May 20

    Automobile Homicide Charge For Man Who Killed a Jogger in Millcreek, Utah

    Automobile Homicide Charge For Man Who Killed a Jogger in Millcreek, Utah
    A 20-year-old Holladay man has been charged with automobile homicide in connection with his alleged role in the death of a jogger last March. The accused supposedly drifted across lanes and struck the victim, who was on the shoulder of the…
Rank this Week: 3520

South Florida Criminal Lawyers…

South Florida Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Florida criminal and DUI law. By the Law Office of Kevin F. Moot.

http://www.southfloridacriminallawyersblog.com/
  • May 22

    FLORIDA GIRL ACCUSED OF SEX-CRIME FOR RELATIONSHIP WITH CLASSMATE

    FLORIDA GIRL ACCUSED OF SEX-CRIME FOR RELATIONSHIP WITH CLASSMATE
    According to CBS 12, Kaitlyn Hunt, an 18-year-old Sebastian River High School student, is charged with two counts of "Lewd or Lascivious Battery" for a sexual relationship with her 14-year-old, female classmate. The story has gone viral over…
  • May 15

    BOCA RATON CRIMINAL DEFENSE ROUND UP

    BOCA RATON CRIMINAL DEFENSE ROUND UP
    Let's catch up on some of the news: George Zimmerman has waived his right to a pre-trial "Stand Your Ground" hearing. We've already discussed the legal strength of the "Stand Your Ground" defense in Mr. Zimmerman's case. He need only…
  • Mar 14

    Is South Florida a Constitution Free Zone?

    Is South Florida a Constitution Free Zone?
    In 2006, the ACLU issued a press release, asking: "Are You Living in a Constitution Free Zone?" According to the ACLU's logic, anyone residing within 100 miles of the international border is living within a "Constitution Free Zone," because…
Rank this Week: 5136

Pinellas County Florida Criminal…

Pinellas County Florida Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law in Florida. By Pawuk & Pawuk, P.A.

http://www.pinellascountyfloridacriminallawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Florida juvenile sex offender

    Florida juvenile sex offender
    We have all heard stories of young men, and occasionally women, being prosecuted for sexual relationships that are consensual and occur among their peers in high school.  It usually happens when the parents of the younger person insist…
  • May 8

    Juvenile Battery Trinity Florida

    Juvenile Battery Trinity Florida
    Most people living any where in the US have heard about teenagers who post their “crimes” on Facebook or YouTube and then get caught.  (And in my experience, I’ve seen plenty of “adults” do the same thing…
  • Feb 25

    Sealing and Expunging criminal records in Florida

    Sealing and Expunging criminal records in Florida
    We receive several phone call per day about sealing and/or expunging prior criminal records. Most people are not eligible for either because they have more than one arrest (in any state) in their lifetimes. Of those that are eligible the…
Rank this Week: 2827

Indefensible

Indefensible

The intermittent musings of a pedantic public defender. By David Feige.

http://davidfeige.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

    My directorial debut on the NYT

    My directorial debut on the NYT
    Very proud of this piece. It is the beginning of my work on the subject. Hopefully this will let Lisa and I find the funding we need to build this into the full length doc we're hoping to do.Check out the placement and let me know your…
  • May 1

    My new Op-Ed in the NYT: Waiting and Waiting for Justice

    My new Op-Ed in the NYT: Waiting and Waiting for Justice
    The times just posted my new Op-Ed. It's about...justice. Or more accurately injustice, and how we can make the endemic delay in the criminal justice system more tolerable....
  • Apr 24

    My Father in the New Yorker...

    My Father in the New Yorker...
    The Financial Page this week starts:"When we all finished filing our tax returns last week, there was a little something missing: two trillion dollars. That’s how much money Americans may have made in the past year that didn’t get…
Rank this Week: 3004

Federal Criminal Lawyer Blog

Federal Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers legal topics such as appeals, drug crimes, internet crimes, white collar crime, and federal criminal trials. By Kish & Lietz.

http://www.georgiafederalcriminallawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1696

California Attorneys Representing…

California Attorneys Representing Licensed, Regulated And Other Professionals

Addresses issues faced by license professionals and regulated businesses in civil, business, administrative and criminal matters with an emphasis on health care. By Green & Associates.

http://greenandassociates.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4725

Edmund R. Folsom Law Blog

Edmund R. Folsom Law Blog

Covers Maine criminal law issues.

http://edfolsomlaw.com/the-law-blog
  • May 22

    VEHICLE PASSENGERS, STOPS AND SEARCHES.

    VEHICLE PASSENGERS, STOPS AND SEARCHES.
      One issue that comes up frequently in criminal defense practice is what, if any, grounds a passenger has to complain either about a police officer’s stop or search of a vehicle he or she is riding in or about the search of items…
  • May 17

    SENTENCING PROPORTIONALITY IN MAINE AND STATE V. STANISLAW II

    SENTENCING PROPORTIONALITY IN MAINE AND STATE V. STANISLAW II
    Sentencing Proportionality in Maine and State v. Stanislaw II     In State v. Stanislaw, 2013 ME 43 (Stanislaw II), Maine’s Law Court fleshed out the details of a “proportionality” requirement for sentences imposed…
  • May 16

    NTSB RECOMMENDS PER SE ALCOHOL LEVEL OF .05% OR LESS

    NTSB RECOMMENDS PER SE ALCOHOL LEVEL OF .05% OR LESS
    NTSB recommends per se alcohol level of .05% or less.   On May 14, 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a report titled “Reaching Zero: Actions to Eliminate Alcohol-Impaired Driving.” …
Rank this Week: 2953

Questions & Answers About Arrests…

Questions & Answers About Arrests & Criminal Procedures in Virginia Beach

Answers common questions regarding criminal law and criminal charges. By Garrett Law Group, PLC.

http://www.garrettlawgroup.com/questions-answers/
  • May 22

    Can You Afford Not To Hire An Attorney For A Reckless Driving Ticket In Virginia Beach?

    Can You Afford Not To Hire An Attorney For A Reckless Driving Ticket In Virginia Beach?
    According to studies, the average cost of car insurance in Virginia is just over $1300 per year. A single reckless driving conviction will add six points to your Virginia driving record. Other research indicates that one reckless driving…
  • May 17

    My Roommate Is On Probation, May Their Probation Officer Search My Room Without A Warrant?

    My Roommate Is On Probation, May Their Probation Officer Search My Room Without A Warrant?
    Any person who is placed on supervised probation for a felony conviction in Virginia is subject to random searches by their probation officer or any law enforcement officer. As a condition of their probation, they must sign a waiver of their…
  • May 11

    An Arrest Warrant Was Issued In Virginia Beach But I Live Out Of State

    An Arrest Warrant Was Issued In Virginia Beach But I Live Out Of State
    We get frequent calls from individuals who have recent warrants, and even warrants that are several years or a decade old, in Virginia Beach. Most of these warrants are based on traffic tickets, like reckless driving, or simple misdemeanors,…
Rank this Week: 2778

Confessions of a Traffic Lawyer

Confessions of a Traffic Lawyer

Covers traffic ticket laws and news. By Matthew J. Weiss.

http://www.nytrafficticket.com/blog/index.php/
  • May 22

    Alcohol Blood Level To Be Lowered?

    Alcohol Blood Level To Be Lowered?
    The National Transportation Safety Board proposed last week that states lower their drinking and driving limits from .08 to .05.  Currently, all states criminalize drinking and driving (DWI) for motorists with a blood-alcohol level (BAC)…
  • May 20

    Click Or Ticket Campaign Starts Today

    Click Or Ticket Campaign Starts Today
    Click it or ticket it campaign starts today thru June 2nd. Check points and strict enforcement in NY, CT & NJ. In New York, an adult seat belt ticket carries no points but does have roughly a $150 fine while … Continue reading…
  • May 15

    What Is Reckless Driving?

    What Is Reckless Driving?
    If you get a pink ticket for reckless driving.  You need to know some basic information about this serious charge.  Reckless driving is both a crime and a moving violation.  VTL § 1212 defines reckless driving as follows:…
Rank this Week: 3770

Failed Evidence

Failed Evidence

Covers arrests, prosecutions, and news relating to: criminal court cases, scientific evidence, eyewitness evidence, exonerated convicts, innocence, injustice, and the law enforcement system's general resistance to science. By David A. Harris.

http://failedevidence.wordpress.com/
  • May 22

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?
    On Monday, May 20, Judge Shira Scheindlin of New York heard final arguments in a trial about stops and frisks by the New York Police Department (NYPD).  The Center for Constitutional Rights and a number of individuals has sued…
  • May 22

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?
    On Monday, May 20, Judge Shira Scheindlin of New York heard final arguments in a trial about stops and frisks by the New York Police Department (NYPD).  The Center for Constitutional Rights and a number of individuals has sued…
  • May 14

    Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

    Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow
    How would you set up the the process to pick a new chief of police for a mid-sized city? Amidst a corruption scandal, Pittsburgh’s police chief resigned this Spring.  (He has announced he’ll plead guilty to the charges…
Rank this Week: 3287

White Collar Securities Defense

White Collar Securities Defense

Tracks developments in notable white collar and securities enforcement actions. By Brune & Richard LLP.

http://www.whitecollarsecuritiesdefense.com
  • May 21

    Court Orders Wal-Mart to Produce Documents Reflecting Board’s Knowledge of Alleged Bribery

    Court Orders Wal-Mart to Produce Documents Reflecting Board’s Knowledge of Alleged Bribery
    Yesterday, the Delaware Chancery Court ordered Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to turn over documents reflecting what the company’s directors knew about allegations that Wal-Mart executives had bribed foreign officials in connection with its…
  • May 21

    Briefing Concludes on Martoma’s Motion for Particular

    Briefing Concludes on Martoma’s Motion for Particular
    Briefing wrapped up on Monday on Matthew Martoma’s request for a bill of particulars in the government’s criminal insider trading case against him with the parties largely at an impasse.  As we previously reported, in…
  • May 21

    Court Narrows Charges Against BP Executive David Rainey Arising Out of Oil Spill

    Court Narrows Charges Against BP Executive David Rainey Arising Out of Oil Spill
    In a significant decision arising from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, yesterday, the Eastern District of Louisiana held that the obstruction of Congress statute, 18 U.S.C. § 1505, does not apply to investigations by a…
Rank this Week: 2816

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers warrants, license suspension, Massachusetts criminal offenses, and criminal defense issues. By Lewin & Lewin.

http://www.massachusettscriminallawyerblog.com/
  • May 21

    PROBATION VIOLATION IN ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT

    PROBATION VIOLATION IN ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT
    On December 3, 2009 MS, then 20 years old, was convicted of Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Armed Home Invasion in Salem (MA) Superior Court. On the A&B D/W charge she was given a 2 1/2 year sentence to the House of…
  • May 21

    Malicious Destruction of Property Charge Dismissed

    Malicious Destruction of Property Charge Dismissed
    On March 17, 2013 YH, a 23 year old foreign student in his Senior Year at Boston College, let his temper get the best of him. YH was looking for a parking space on Boylston Street in downtown Boston. A lady was preparing to back into a space…
  • May 3

    ANOTHER DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASE DISMISSED

    ANOTHER DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASE DISMISSED
    On a Friday night in February, 2013 RW, a 25 year old cop from Maine, and his girlfriend came to Boston for an evening on the town. They visited several bars and by the end of the night RW was quite drunk. At about 1:15AM on Saturday morning…
Rank this Week: 3815

White Collar Defense and…

White Collar Defense and Compliance

Covers developments in criminal law, federal case law, and statutes. Published by Alan Leibman of Fox Rothschild.

http://whitecollarcrime.foxrothschild.com/
Rank this Week: 2442

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal law news. By Takakjian & Sitkoff.

http://www.california-criminal-lawyer-blog.com/
  • May 21

    Regulators Push for Lower Drunk Driving Limit

    Regulators Push for Lower Drunk Driving Limit
    Under current federal law, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher. According to a news report in The Los Angeles Times, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on lawmakers to lower the…
  • May 13

    Woman Charged with DUI after Crashing into Squad Car

    Woman Charged with DUI after Crashing into Squad Car
    A 27-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested after rear-ending a squad car while under the influence of alcohol. According to a news report in WeHoNews.com, the car crash occurred at Santa Monica Boulevard and Orange Drive in West Hollywood.…
  • May 6

    New Bill Would Send Sex Offenders Back to Prison

    New Bill Would Send Sex Offenders Back to Prison
    Some sex offenders are required as part of their probation to wear GPS tracking devices. It is against the law to tamper with a GPS tracker and a new bill that is currently under consideration will send offenders who remove their devices to…
Rank this Week: 4748

Shaun Kaufman Law, PC

Shaun Kaufman Law, PC

Covers criminal law, litigation tactics, parenting rights and medical marijuana.

http://shaunkaufmanlaw.com/
  • May 21

    Colorado DUI Attorney Shaun Kaufman: Why You Should Cooperate with Field Sobriety Test

    Colorado DUI Attorney Shaun Kaufman: Why You Should Cooperate with Field Sobriety Test
    Colorado law, including Department of Health regulations, provide that an individual suspected of drunk (or drugged) driving must be given either a breath test or a blood test within two hours of the last time they drove. This is designed to…
  • May 15

    Who Are Prosecutors and How Do They Decide to Charge People for Crimes?

    Who Are Prosecutors and How Do They Decide to Charge People for Crimes?
      Q: Who is a prosecutor? A: The  prosecutor is a lawyer who, on behalf of the government, first decides whether or not to charge a person with a crime. If that decision is yes, the prosecutor then conducts legal…
  • May 13

    If I Am Planning to Plead Guilty, Should I Still Hire a Defense Attorney?

    If I Am Planning to Plead Guilty, Should I Still Hire a Defense Attorney?
    Yes! You Still Have Options Even if you know you are guilty, there are still alternatives. For example, a prosecutor might be open to a plea bargain where you plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence. While you might…
Rank this Week: 3067

Phoenix Criminal Lawyer Blog

Phoenix Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal cases and news. By Law Office of Vladimir Gagic PLLC.

http://www.phoenixcriminallawyerblog.com/
  • May 21

    Arizona MVD: Losing Your Driver's License for too many speeding ticket

    Arizona MVD: Losing Your Driver's License for too many speeding ticket
    One of the most common calls I get from people is from drivers who are facing a license suspension for too many moving violations, usually speeding tickets. Most of them are shocked to find out that not only will Arizona Motor Vehicle…
  • May 13

    Should Jodi Arias have tried Diminished Capacity Defense?

    Should Jodi Arias have tried Diminished Capacity Defense?
    After every trial, regardless of the outcome, one side will always analyse the results and ask themselves if another strategy or approach would have been better. In the context of the Jodi Arias trial, I have heard a few commentators mention…
  • Apr 29

    Medical Marijuana Card No Defense to DUI 28-1381(A)(3) Charge

    Medical Marijuana Card No Defense to DUI 28-1381(A)(3) Charge
    Even though Arizona voters recently passed a medical marijuana law, Arizona prosecutors are not giving the new law much respect. As I have written about before, Arizona has an illegal metabolite statute, 28-1381(A)(3) that makes it illegal to…
Rank this Week: 4263

New York City Criminal Law Answers

New York City Criminal Law Answers

Answers questions regarding criminal charges, criminal procedures, fraud and other charges. By Frederick L. Sosinsky.

http://www.newyork-criminaldefense.com/Criminal-Defense/
Rank this Week: 2854

Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blog

Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Michigan criminal law. By Abdo Law Firm.

http://www.michigancriminallawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 4313

Maryland Criminal Attorneys Blog

Maryland Criminal Attorneys Blog

Covers criminal defense, evidence and the Fourth Amendment. By Brassel, Alexander & Rice, LLC.

http://www.marylandcriminalattorneysblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3948